ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 814174 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
enormous
fraud
flourish

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
keen
gruff
appalling
polarize

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
plaudits
sociable
strategem
untenable

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
solace
induce
celebrated
delay

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
repel
archaic
drub
channel

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."